Tarun Sundaram opens a present from his friends during a senior Marshalls meeting in the media center. Tarun opened up a car lego set, among other gifts. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)Morgan Winston and Allison Busman laugh together during a group huddle at East Meck’s varsity womens’ basketball game against North Mecklenburg High School. The game ended in a loss of 75-10. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)Stewart Davis and Madeline Topham commentate and manage the scoreboard during the Volleyball Jamboree for Project Unify. The score at the end of the first set was 6-7. (Photo by Emery Pressly)National Honor Society members Jeannie Fox and Sophia Garcia Lara, work o posters for an NHS feminine hygiene drive. East Meck’s NHS has been very active this year, doing various projects and drives at the school as well as volunteering with outside organizations. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)Meredith Caldwell and Emily Caldwell smile as they lean outside of the window in room 301. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)Maela Bazemore plays guitar during journalism 3. She was practicing playing Phoebe Bridger’s songs. (Photo by Finn Boggs)Alesia Abbey uses a scalpel to cut into a sheep brain during an IB Biology lab. Students had to look at and identify all of the parts of the brain during the lab. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)Nora Diamond chants while protesting against the presence of I.C.E. in Charlotte during an East Meck walkout. Hundreds of students gathered on the track on November 18, 2025 to voice their frustrations with the recent deportation of immigrants in Charlotte. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)Jackeline Ramos looks through her photos on the camera. Ramos takes multiple photos during her third period for the East Weekly. (Photo by Stefani Jaimes)Jamie Mellon and Madeline Topham throw leaves at each other during campus cleanup. Every year, student congress hosts campus cleanups for students to volunteer to help beatify East Meck’s campus. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)Hannah Simon poses for her senior banner portrait for the 25-26 swim and dive season. Senior banners are used to highlight and honor senior athletes, and at East, they can be seen hung up in the gym or outside the football stadium. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)Gigi Gervais takes a portrait of Amy Orsigner Whitehead holding the flute. Whitehead plays for the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, and has been playing there for 31 years. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)Via Nguyen sketches while classmates capture photos around them. The group takes pictures of the autumn leaves before winter sets in. (Photo by Finn Boggs)Finn Boggs and Vian Nguyen pick up sticks and fight with them as fellow Journalism members take pictures of the beautiful fall scenery. Going on walks during Journalism class is a tradition among all members. (Photo by Emery Pressly)Jaylynn Addison paints a project for Arts and Contemporary craft class. Addison is dressed in a costume for Halloween. (Photo by Stefani Jaimes)Markez Moody works on his E. Murray project in Ms. Winiarksi class. This project requires a lot of research and patience. (Photo by Emery Pressly)Chino Castro expresses his disappointment with a loss vs Palisades. A win would have guaranteed the Eagles a spot at playoffs. (Photo by Elias Yacob)Madeline Topham explains a card game to her peers. The game is called piles, and has to do with obtaining match of clothing items. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)A French international transfer student interacts with the students in Mr.Johnson’s 3rd block class. As she interacts, she feels more comfortable and is eating to know people. (Photo by Elizabeth Thang)Mr. Wilkie sings and strums the guitar while subbing for Mr. Zurhellen’s IB Philosophy class. Mr. Wilkie is a former teacher at Grainger High school. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)Finn Boggs sketches during Journalism class. Bogg’s work is often abstract. (Photo by Emery Pressly)Niko Demakis holds the flag of Greece during the flag show at International Night. All mens soccer players from East Meck and Rocky River got to celebrate their nationalities during the walk across the field. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)Paula Torrez dances while welcoming people to the International night soccer game. International night is hosted by East Meck’s diversity committee, and the event recognizes many cultures and nationalities by hosting food trucks, face painting, and a flag show. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)A student works on an unfinished sculpture during art class. The project focuses on constructing three dimensional forms with tape, wire, and scrap materials. (Photo by Finn Boggs)Maris McDonald reads from notecards while wearing a long, gray wig. The wig comes from Ms. Miller’s room, and it intended for students to use for projects for her AP US Government and Politics and History of the Americas Classes. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)Alison Rodriguez Almendarez, Yamili Aragon Perez, and Natalia Morales supporting Mexico during Jersey/ Flag day at East Mecklenburg High School. (Photo by Rory Vallimont)Joanna DeHart and Peter Johnson have a talk about photography and poses. DeHart explains to Johnson about the details on how a person should pose for a photo. (Photo by Stefani Jaimes Hidalgo)Coach Gripper takes a photo with Heidi Sanchez in the cafeteria during D lunch. They were having a conversation with Jade Pena regarding Journalism. (Photo by Stefani Jaimes Hidalgo)Lilly O’daniel poses for a photo in the rainbow light of a prism. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)Deborah Alvarado Urrutia laughs while making a bracelet during Bracelets 4 Patients club. This club meets every other Monday, and aims to put together bracelets and cards to make a positive influence on children in local hospitals. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)Dorothy Allen-Slattery exclaims after tasting apple cider vinegar during an IB Biology lab. This lab required students to test changes in their taste receptors before and after eating a miracle berry or drinking gymnema Sylvester tea. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)Meredith Caldwell throws leaves in the air in celebration of the fall season. Numerous trees around East Meck’s campus changed to bright red and yellows colors during the transition from summer to fall. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)Eva Storey and Lexi Kalgren experience bittersweet emotions during volleyball senior night. Athletic senior nights are emotional for seniors and underclassmen alike, due to the sentimental goodbyes to beloved teammates. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)James Byrne, Jesse Pearson, Luke Jones, and Britton Nyguen making memories eating lunch. They’re talking about the last soccer game, what happened with lil Jon, and excited about the football game. (Photo by Elias Yacob)Mackenna Weisner highlights text in her IB Biology workbook. IB Biology students learn about evolution, cells, ecology, and much more during the 2 year long course. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)Cristal Medina and Stefani Jaimes set up and set podcast equipment in the Journalism classroom. They practiced using the microphones and soundboard to get ready for future episodes. (Photo by Finn Boggs)A hidden chair sits behind the East Mecklenburg bleachers, rusting away. when East Mecklenburg students are on the track they see a chair rusting. (Photo by Elizabeth Thang)Ally Cort takes notes during IB Philosophy class while dressed up for celebrity day. Other spirit week themes included rhyme without reason, dress as your type, and color wars. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)Coach Buzzard observes students outside during a fire drill. These drills occur monthly (per North Carolina laws) to prepare students in the case of a real life at school. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)La’shon Austin enjoys the bubbles at the East Mecklenburg High School pep rally. Students filled the stands with cheers, music, and giggles to celebrate school sprit. (Photo by Finn Boggs)Vian Nguyen plays Madeline Topham in a game of Gomoku. The objective f the game is to be the first to align five in a row. (Photo by Finn Boggs)Riley Ketterhagen and Jane Young share secrets on the volleyball court before their game against Independence High School. Ketteragen and Young are two of the team’s most integral players, their positions being libero and outside hitter. (Photo by Maela Bazemore)
